At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic operations in AI innovation to transform disease understanding and drug development.
- Company: Join a pioneering organisation at the forefront of AI and biomedical research.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on healthcare by driving cutting-edge AI projects.
- Qualifications: Master's degree in relevant fields and strong project management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 70100 - 100000 £ per year.
Most diseases are still poorly understood at a biological level. Despite decades of research, the causal mechanisms driving many conditions remain unclear, limiting our ability to identify the right targets, design the right interventions and bring the right medicines to patients. The AI Accelerator exists to change that. Based in London and sitting within Computational Innovation, a global organisation spanning computational biology, human genetics, data excellence and AI, the Accelerator's mission is to build production‑quality AI capabilities that deepen our understanding of disease biology and increase probability of success. We do this by applying neural‑based methods across the biomedical data landscape to integrate heterogeneous, multimodal data sources, infer biological relationships and embed causal thinking into what we build. The goal is not just to predict but to explain and understand why disease occurs.
A core component of delivering on these ambitions is ensuring that the AI Accelerator operates with the discipline, coordination and strategic clarity needed to translate cutting‑edge technology into real portfolio impact. This role sits at the centre of the Accelerator, spanning its teams and connecting its work to the broader goals of Computational Innovation.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Head of AI/ML, the AI Accelerator Leadership Team, and the broader CI Leadership Team to support long‑range planning.
- Work with the global CI PMO to build out the operational processes, tools and governance structures the AI Accelerator needs to run effectively and in alignment with broader CI.
- Ensure the AI Accelerator's activities are well‑executed and compliant with governance frameworks, maintaining alignment with the global CI PMO on an ongoing basis.
- Track AI portfolio milestones, dependencies and risks, surface bottlenecks that require leadership intervention and ensure delivery of capabilities aligned to Accelerator and Computational Innovation goals.
- Prepare high‑quality materials for leadership reviews, executive/board‑level stakeholder updates and decision fora that cover scientific and technological deliverables, strategic goals and operational progress.
- Support initiative owners and leadership by outlining options, clarifying expectations, assessing trade‑offs and helping navigate both ongoing activities and fast‑emerging requests.
- Drive cross‑functional execution across the AI Accelerator, ensuring that shipped AI capabilities translate into meaningful impact for the portfolio.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in a Machine Learning, Computer Science, Computational Biology or a related discipline required; advanced degree (MS, MBA or PhD) is advantageous.
- Strong experience in high‑leverage strategy or chief‑of‑staff roles; previous strategy experience in a consultancy firm is highly desirable.
- Strong project management skills and proven ability to drive complex cross‑functional initiatives to closure in ambiguous environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and align senior leaders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing executive‑level materials.
- Demonstrated execution excellence, with the ability to prioritise across multiple workstreams.
- High emotional intelligence, diplomacy and judgement when navigating organisational complexity.
- Comfortable working closely with technical and scientific teams, with the ability to learn and operate credibly in an AI and research environment.
- An understanding of AI and how it can support drug discovery and early clinical development is beneficial.
Manager/Associate Director Scientific & Strategic Operations (AI Innovation) employer: Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer Ingelheim in Pirbright offers a dynamic work environment where innovation and compliance are at the forefront of our operations. As a leading player in the pharmaceutical industry, we provide our employees with robust growth opportunities, a supportive culture that values teamwork, and a commitment to quality that empowers you to make a meaningful impact. Join us and be part of a company that prioritises your professional development while contributing to the health and well-being of communities worldwide.
